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The cat Maine Coon it is the largest domestic cat, with adult males weighing from 7 to 11 kg. There are already cases of specimens that reached 20 kg. This breed of cat comes from the United States of America, said to be from the state of Maine. However, there are several theories about its origins.
One is that when the Vikings carried out their invasions on the American continent, their boats transported cats to get rid of rats. These cats originated from the large Nordic wild cats and were bred to the American wild cats. Another theory is that European Angora cats were bred to short-haired cats.
Regardless of its origin, the result is a very beautiful feline that anyone can easily fall in love with, given its excellent qualities as a pet. If you are thinking of adopting this extraordinary cat or if you have already done so, at PeritoAnimal we will explain the care you should have with the Maine Coon.
Veterinary consultation
The most basic care you should take with your Maine Coon cat is to consult your veterinarian. If no problems arise, a consultation only twice a year should be enough.
The veterinarian is the person indicated to diagnose the healthy state, or not, of your Maine Coon and who will administer the necessary vaccines. He is also the right person to neuter your cat or cat, if you decide to choose this path. The most important thing is to keep the cat's vaccination schedule up to date and to follow a proper diet.
hair care
The Maine Coon cat has a coat of great quality for its nature. However, if you want him to retain this quality, he must collaborate with nature to keep showing that wonderful fur.
You should brush it at least 3 times a week with a specific brush for long-haired cats. If you do it for five minutes a day, even better. With this you will be able to avoid many gastric problems by removing the dead hair every day, thus preventing him from ingesting it when cleaning himself.
It is recommended that the Maine Coon ingest cat malt to alleviate the accumulation of hairballs, as well as foods rich in omega 3, whose beneficial effects on your fur will go away in a positive way.
The Maine Coon Bath
An unusual quality of this feline breed is that like water, so you won't have any problem giving him a bath, as long as the water is at an ideal temperature (36º-38ºC).
In the United States it is common to see Maine Coons cooling off with their family in the pool during the summer. Maine Coon is a good swimmer.
However, although this cat likes to get wet, it is not recommended to shampoo it more than once every month and a half. This breed will take the slightest chance to cool off during the summer.
Maine Coon Food
This point is very important if you want to keep your Maine Coon in perfect health. This breed is prone to suffering from obesity if you don't put a limit on your food intake. THE feed must be quality, avoiding excessively greasy ones.
Maine Coons grow slowly, taking four years to reach their maximum weight, which in males can reach 11 kg. If you exceed this weight, you should go to the vet with him as soon as possible, as his health condition can be in serious danger.
Living with the Maine Coon
This breed has the particularity of being independent and very familiar at the same time. He likes to play, to be the center of attention, he likes that there is noise around him, but he doesn't like to be touched too much. Furthermore, Maine Coons get along very well with other pets.
this oversize breed can live in an apartment, as it is not overly active, quite the opposite. However, the ideal is that you can count on a small garden to enjoy some adventure from time to time, hunting a mouse...
